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Head of Recovery Revolution in Bangor, Jana Morris (w/blue scissors) cut the ribbon to A Clean Slate, the organization's adjunct facility at the corner of First and Broadway in Bangor. She is pictured with friends and employees of the organization. Janet Miller (far left) and Laura McLain (far right) of the Slate Belt Chamber of Commerce hold the ribbon.Sbtt Photo Larry Cory

Miss Rose's Movie Night

Miss Rose's Preschool proudly presents their Monthly Movie Night September 19 at 6:30pm. Their feature presentation will be the movie Rio 2!! Children of all ages can enjoy the movie, snack & drink for $10.00! The doors open at 6:00pm, please have your children arrive by 6:30pm. The movie will begin promptly at 6:30pm. Pick up time is at 8:30pm.

East Bangor Basket Bingo

The East Bangor Volunteer Fire Co. will host a basket bingo September 26 at the fire hall. Doors open at 6:00pm. Bingo begins at 7. Cost is $20 in advance or $20 at the door.

Bangor's Emma Daly (5) and Erin Happel (20) try to gain possession of the ball, during the Slaters' 4-1 loss to Salisbury in a game played at Bangor Middle School Friday. (More photos tomorrow) (More photos below) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory

Columbia Fire CompanyAnnual Golf Outing

It's that time again! Columbia Fire Co. is getting ready for its Annual Golf Outing. This year's committee is putting together another fantastic day at the links. This year we're moving the outing to Shawnee Inn Golf Course. Hole Sponsors are always welcome!! Date will be September 21st. For additional info call them at 610-588-0597 or email them at webadmin@columbiafireco.org

Safe Haven Pet Adoption

Safe Haven
Pet Rescue will hold adoption days from 11 a.m. To 3 p.m. Sunday, September 21 at Tractor
Supply on Route 209. Brodheadsville, and Saturday, September 27 at WalMart,
Route 940, Mt. Pocono. Safe Haven will have many young dogs available
for you to meet and get to know. Safe Haven requires a pre-adoption application
with references and a home visit prior to adoption. Safe Haven Pet Rescue is a small group of
dedicated volunteers from the West End of the Poconos who save highly adoptable
dogs from high kill and overcrowded shelters and finds them loving homes.
Shelter killing is the number one cause of dog deaths and Safe Haven has saved
more than 700 lives so far. Safe Haven Rescue needs
volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, transporting dogs to
vets and groomers and fostering
homeless dogs until they find their forever homes. Help save homeless
dogs. For more information about Safe Haven, and to
find a list of dogs available for adoption and adoption applications, please visit www.SafeHavenPa.org . Contact Safe Haven at SafeHaven@epix.net. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook.

Bangor's Danielle King and Maria Leon (24) double team an opponent, during the Slaters' 4-1 loss to Salisbury in a game played at Bangor Middle School Friday. (More photos tomorrow) (More photos below) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory

PARENTING......

(BPT) - Long, leisurely showers are a distant memory, the days are a busy blur and you’re getting used to never wearing a clean shirt – as the saying goes, parenthood is not for sissies. Yet when your little one greets the day – and you – with a smile, stress seems to melt away. That’s the consensus shared by 74 percent of moms who participated in the recent “Baby Got Moves” survey by Pampers. The majority said seeing their baby’s smiling face was the best part of their morning, and 60 percent said their baby’s mood in the morning impacts their own mood for the entire day. Waking up dry was a top factor in ensuring babies started the day in a happy mood. “The bond between mother and child is so strong it’s not surprising to hear that a majority of mothers feel their baby’s happiness is essential for them to feel happy, too,” says Dr. Anne Zachry, author of the award-winning parenting book “Retro Baby.” “It’s also interesting to note that mothers recognize that dance, music and movement – which are all important to a baby’s development – also play a vital role in helping keep babies happy.” Factors that moms said contributed to a happy baby – and a happy day for everyone – included:* Waking up dry. – Nearly a third of mothers said a dry diaper was the top factor in whether a baby wakes up happy. Half said their morning was easier when their baby wakes up dry. Diapers make the difference in keeping moisture away from baby’s bottom. While ordinary diapers have just two layers of protection, Pampers Baby Dry diapers have three absorbent layers to provide the overnight dryness that can help baby (and parents) enjoy uninterrupted sleep.* Music and dancing. – Forty-two percent of surveyed mothers said that singing and dancing with their baby to music is one of their favorite morning bonding activities. An ideal morning dance party for baby would include music by Pharrell Williams and Ellen DeGeneres as emcee, survey respondents said.Ninety-seven percent of moms believe that when their baby dances, he or she is happy, and 90 percent say it stimulates a baby’s development. Zachry agrees. “A 2010 study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that babies respond more to music and find it more engaging than human speech,” she notes. “Pair some up-tempo music with Mom as a dance partner, and you have the recipe for a happy baby who’s getting the stimulation and interaction that’s vital to her development.” Whether your young baby “dances” in her crib by kicking her arms and legs, you have an older baby who can pull to standing and bounce to music, or your beginning walker can take simple steps while holding your hands, dancing with your little one delivers multiple benefits. “If your baby wakes up dry and happy, take the opportunity to build on her good mood by dancing with her,” Zachry says. “Dancing builds motor skills and muscle strength, strengthens the parent-child bond and deepens a child’s understanding of social interactions.

Cat with a mustache is an online star

A New Jersey woman's pet cat has become an internet star - thanks to his distinctive mustache. Christine Gonzalez says the Oriental Shorthair's prominent black marking left her no other choice but to call him Stache. The ten-month-old pet has attracted an online following after a photo was posted on social news site Reddit. Stache's photograph has been viewed more than 600,000 times, while the feline also has hundreds of followers on Instagram and Twitter. Ms Gonzalez said her pet was fittingly born in November, when many people participate in the November challenge. "He is certainly no ordinary cat and the fact that his coloring with a full mustache is so unique make him an instant hit with everybody," she said. For such a little guy, he's got a huge personality to go along with his mustache. I receive constant requests for pictures and updates and he captivates everyone's heart he comes into contact with." Stache has been compared to the likes of Tom Selleck, Groucho Marx and Freddie Mercury.

﻿September 18

Young at Heart Meeting

The Slate Belt Young at Heart Club will be meeting on Thursday, September 18,2014, at 1:00pm in the St. Elizabeth church hall. Also, please mark your calendars: their annual Veterans Day program will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2014. This is for military, veterans, families, and guests. The club is sponsoring a trip to Sight & Sound in Lancaster to see the production of "Moses" on Wednesday, October 22, 2014. The price will include bus fare, drivers' tip, show and meal at the Shady Maple Restaurant. For more information, please call Mary Lou DeRea-Lohman at 610-863-4846 or 610-844-4630."

﻿September 19

﻿September 20

Len Mooney Performing at Highlands Festival

Bangor musician Len Mooney will be performing at the Highlands Festival at Waterloo in Stanhope, New Jersey this Saturday September 20 from 5:30-6:00PM. The lineup is fantastic too much to print here so check out the above link and of course come on out and help Len "Spread the Groove."

Pet Expo at St. John's Lutheran

DOBER, Inc. will be joining the folks at St. John's Lutheran in Pen Argyl Saturday September 20 from 9-1 for their Second Annual Pet Expo. Rescue organizations will be present and there will be a pet parade, contests, etc. Fun for the whole family. Admission is FREE! (Rain date October 4th)

Pen Argyl Homefront Mural Dedication

The Heritage Mural Education Program at Totts Gap Arts Institute would like to invite everyone to attend the dedication of their newest mural, “Homefront”. The beautiful 34’ x 17’ mural is painted on the side of the Pies to Die for Café and depicts World War II troops from all over the Slate Belt on the troop train at the former train station in Pen Argyl, PA. Here’s what you need to know:Heritage Mural “Homefront” Dedication Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 11:00 AM 2 East Pennsylvania Avenue Pen Argyl, PA 18072. Come meet the artists and subjects in the mural, and hear history of Pen Argyl and the Slate Belt. Family members of those in the mural have stories to tell! Limited edition prints and postcards of the mural will be for sale at the dedication. You can pre-order a copy online at TottsGap.org, or by mail with an order form. All proceeds directly benefit The Heritage Mural Education Program. See the mural process on their Facebook page. 1940’s Entertainment Provided by “Vicki Doney and the Stompers” Special guests will be the surviving veterans and spouses portrayed in the
Mural. There will be food, display of a WWII
jeep, participants in 1940’s vintage clothing, Photo ops for the public and a
film booth for people to record their personal memories of the WWII era in the
Slate Belt.

Arndt's Annual rummage Sale

Come to Arndt’s Lutheran Church on Saturday, September 20th for bargains galore. Vintage jewelry, toys, clothes for all sizes, pictures, games, seasonal decorations, books, small appliances, crafts.......you name it, we have it. Foods will be available for purchase: homemade jellies, continental breakfast, lunch, baked goods and beverages. There will be basket raffles to add to the fun. The church is located on the corner of Bushkill Drive and Arndt Road in Forks Township, Easton, 18040. The sale is custom made for early birds; we open at 7 am and end at 1 pm. Call the church at 610 253 3732 if you need more information.

﻿September 19, 20, 21

Autumn Women's Retreat

Join the Women of Columcille at the Autumn Women's Retreat. We will be gathering from Friday, September 19th through Sunday the 21st at the Kirkridge Farmhouse. For full information, Program, Registration and Meal information, click HERE for a PDF to download and print. If you wish to charge your registration fee to your credit or debit card please contact Beth Guida. Her email is: beth@rainbowofpromise.com. Registration deadline is September 15. There are a limited number of partial scholarships available. Email Beth at beth@rainbowofpromise.com for further information on availability.

﻿September 21

Columcille Myth & Mystery Tour and Celtic Concert

Columcille Megalith Park.celebrates Autumn Equinox (Alban Elued) this coming Sunday, September 21 at 1:30pm. Our afternoon begins with a guided tour over the trails that wind through the park's 17 wooded acres, led by Lehigh Valley master storyteller Tom Egan. At stops along your journey, you'll be entertained by Tom's spirited accounts of the myths and mysteries that inspired the largest of the 90-plus settings of giant, uncut stones that have been stood upright in Celtic tradition throughout the park over the last 35 years. Then at 3:15pm, "Celtic Reflections: Songs from the Isles" will be performed in concert by Sarah Cohea on recorders and Ann Socha on folk harp. Their lyrical repertory includes their own beautiful arrangements of Irish and Scottish songs of tribute, dance music, and lullabies. Please bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating. Light refreshments will be available for donation and our "fall collection" of crystals and gemstones will be on display for donation. Admission is still a suggested $5 gate donation with children free with adult. We hope to see you at our Community of Stones at this Sunday's "Myth and Mystery Tour and Celtic Concert".

Pack the Pews Sunday

Up for a challenge? We always are! On Sunday, September 21 Cross Road Baptist Church in Bangor is looking to pack their pews to maximum capacity. Invite your friends, family, neighbors, football fantasy members, and even your mailman. They have a contemporary praise team that leads them in song and a very upbeat pastor who lays it all out for everyone to understand, Please join them for this special day.

Faith Church Invites Community to “Carnival of Faith

On Sunday September 21, 2014, Faith United Presbyterian Church will hold another of its family friendly services to connect with people within the community. An atmosphere of celebration will be evident as the Faith Players will perform a new skit and worship will feature music from a variety of genres. “We’re trying to provide a church experience that connects with people of faith in a way that is fun yet respectful,” said Revered Ruth Ann Christopher. “We are hopeful that this experience will be meaningful to a diversity of people.” Immediately following worship, there will be a luncheon for those in attendance featuring “carnival foods.” There will be a special treat for children involving some smashing good times with a piñata and a visit by our own colorful guest. (Shhh…don’t let on that the Faith clown will make an appearance.) A Carnival would not be complete without dessert and one of the more popular Faith Church desserts will be on the menu. As always, the public is invited to attend. So mark your calendars for September 21, 2014. Worship starts 10:00am and the Carnival fun starts shortly after that. The only requirements are to bring joy, a good appetite, a friendly smile, and maybe a child or two to enjoy the fun. “This has been part of an on-going effort to get to know the people in our communities,” said Pastor Christopher. “And we’ve had a great time doing it!” For directions to Faith Church; please visit the church’s website: www.faithunited.net.

Safe Haven Pet Adoption

Safe Haven
Pet Rescue will hold adoption days from 11 a.m. To 3 p.m. Sunday, September 21 at Tractor
Supply on Route 209. Brodheadsville, and Saturday, September 27 at WalMart,
Route 940, Mt. Pocono. Safe Haven will have many young dogs available
for you to meet and get to know. Safe Haven requires a pre-adoption application
with references and a home visit prior to adoption. Safe Haven Pet Rescue is a small group of
dedicated volunteers from the West End of the Poconos who save highly adoptable
dogs from high kill and overcrowded shelters and finds them loving homes.
Shelter killing is the number one cause of dog deaths and Safe Haven has saved
more than 700 lives so far. Safe Haven Rescue needs
volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, transporting dogs to
vets and groomers and fostering
homeless dogs until they find their forever homes. Help save homeless
dogs. For more information about Safe Haven, and to
find a list of dogs available for adoption and adoption applications, please visit www.SafeHavenPa.org . Contact Safe Haven at SafeHaven@epix.net. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook.

Columbia Fire CompanyAnnual Golf Outing

It's that time again! Columbia Fire Co. is getting ready for its Annual Golf Outing. This year's committee is putting together another fantastic day at the links. This year we're moving the outing to Shawnee Inn Golf Course. Hole Sponsors are always welcome!! Date will be September 21st. For additional info call them at 610-588-0597 or email them at webadmin@columbiafireco.org

﻿September 22

New Casino Training Program Info Session at NCC

Due to the demand for trained casino dealers at Sands Casino, Northampton Community College will hold an extra information session for its Casino Training Program on Monday, September 22, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Fowler Family Southside Center, Room 621. The interactive session will provide the information you need to launch a successful career in one of the fastest growing industries in Pennsylvania. Several table games dealer training sessions are available, including day, afternoon, and evening programs for both incoming students and experienced dealers. Classes begin on September 29. NCC’s Casino Training program is approved by CareerLink, so tuition assistance may be available for those who meet the requirements. For more information, call NCC Hospitality & Tourism at 610-332-6580, or go to www.northampton.edu/casino.

﻿September 23

Importance of Family Involvement in Treatment

September is National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Month. On a local level, Recovery Revolution Inc. is excited to be supporting Recovery Month by welcoming all community members to their “Lunch and Learn” Community Forums. Recovery Revolution’s 7th annual “Lunch and Learn” Forums will be on Three Tuesdays in the Month of September at the new Recovery Center Location called "A Clean Slate." Each forum will be held from 12pm-1pm and include a 15 minute “ Ask a Professional” section at the end of each session. Lunch will be served and there is NO COST to any participants. There will be free material and referrals for additional resources. Attend one or attend them all. The series will be held at "A Clean Slate," (100 S. 1st Street/Across the street from Recovery Revolution main building) the new resource for Recovery in the Slate Belt Area. This year we have three amazing facilitators with over 60 years of clinical experience combined. The topics are as follows:September 23, 2014 “Importance of Family Involvement in Treatment” Carol Geedman, BA, CADC, CCS- Family Counselor at RRSeptember 30, 2014: “Importance of Sober Fun & Humor in Recovery” Jennifer Lively, Med, MAC, CCS- Clinical Supervisor Please call if you are planning to attend 610-599-7700 so we may be able to get a head count for lunch.

﻿September 24

Bangor Band Festival

The Bangor Area High School Band Festival will be held September 24, 7pm at Paul Farnan Field in Bangor Memorial Park. Rain date is September 25. B Bands attending will be Pen Argyl, Southern Lehigh, and East Stroudsburg South.

﻿September 26

Bangor Lions Annual Auction

The Bangor Lions Club will be holding their 18th Annual Auction at Hartzell's Auction Gallery on September 26th, 2014 at 7:00 pm. Hartzell's Auction Gallery is located at 521 Richmond Road in Bangor. Please come out and support your local Lions Club by bidding on items that are donated by members of our community and local businesses.

East Bangor Basket Bingo

The East Bangor Volunteer Fire Co. will host a basket bingo September 26 at the fire hall. Doors open at 6:00pm. Bingo begins at 7. Cost is $20 in advance or $20 at the door.

Area Senior Fair

State Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) is inviting residents of the 137th Legislative District to his annual Senior Fair, which will take place Friday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Forks Township Community Center, 500 Zucksville Road, Easton, PA 18040. Various types of health screenings will be performed and flu shots will be provided free of charge by the Lehigh Valley Health Network. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. “Plenty of parking is available, and Easton Coach will offer on-site shuttle service from any point on the parking lot to the front door of the community center,” Emrick added. The 137th District consists of the townships of Forks, Lower Mount Bethel, Palmer. Upper Mount Bethel, Upper Nazareth, and Washington; and the boroughs of Bangor, East Bangor, Nazareth, Portland, Roseto, Stockertown and Tatamy. Questions about this event or any legislative issue should be directed to Emrick’s Mt. Bethel office at (570) 897-0401 or his Nazareth office at (610) 746-5090.

﻿September 27

Community Presbyterian Family Night Out

Community Presbyterian Church of Mt. Bethel and Portland will host its monthly Family Night Out on Saturday, September 27th, beginning at 5:00 p.m. (please note change in day/time) in the Fellowship Hall of the Church, located at 1755 South Delaware Avenue in Mt. Bethel. The menu and activity details will be announced at a later date, prior to the dinner. This event is free to the community, and all are welcome! For more information, please contact the church office at (570) 897-6766.

Boomers at Fun Dog Show

Boomer's Angels will participate at the
Melon's Gift 10th Annual Fun Dog show 11:30-3:30 Saturday, September 27 held at the
Upper Field on the campus of the Stroudsburg Intermediate Elementary School
located at 2000 Chipperfield Drive, Stroudsburg. All dogs are winners at the fun dog
show! Some of the categories include:Dog with the wiggliest
butt ~ Dog with the most expressive eyes ~ Dog most in need of a
bib ~ Dog/owner look
alike ~ Fancy Dress ~ Dog with the most expressive ears ~ Best smile ~ Best kisser ~ And many more fun categories ! Live music will be performed by Matt Abell and Skip
Detrick and our DJ will once again be Brad Roccanova. Food, raffle items, fantastic vendors and more await the
participants, and of course the "show" itself allows for every dog to go home a
winner! Our proceeds support the Howard
Canfield Cancer Fund for Men at the Dale
and Frances Hughes Cancer
Center. Registration is now open and the cost is $35. Per dog, if
you register by September 22, 2014; after which the fee is $40. Per dog.
Discounts apply for returning participants and multiple dogs, so feel free to
contact us for more information. For more information, visit
http://www.melonsgift.org/Fun%20Dog%20Show.html or Contact 570-422-1484
or email at bhmoses@ptd.net

Camp Papillon Pet Adoption

Come visit Camp Papillon Rescue &
Adoption at the Fun Dog Show, on Saturday, September 27 from 11:30 to 3:30, at
the Stroudsburg Intermediate Elementary School, 2000 Chipperfield Drive,
Stroudsburg. Melon's Gift presents the 10th Annual
Fun Dog Show. All dogs are winners! Live music, raffles, great vendors and food!
All profits support the Howard Canfield Cancer Center for Men. For more
information call 570-420-1484. Come and meet the dogs, cats and
critters that Camp Papillon has for adoption! Why not fill out an online application and
get pre-approved in advance? Email adopt@camppapillon.org. Or, if you are not ready
to adopt, why not foster? We provide vet care, food, crates and whatever you
need. All you supply is the love! Email volunteer@camppapillon.org or visit our website
www.camppapillon.org or phone
(570)420-0450.

Safe Haven Pet Adoption

Safe Haven
Pet Rescue will hold adoption days from 11 a.m. To 3 p.m. Saturday, September 27 at WalMart,
Route 940, Mt. Pocono. Safe Haven will have many young dogs available
for you to meet and get to know. Safe Haven requires a pre-adoption application
with references and a home visit prior to adoption. Safe Haven Pet Rescue is a small group of
dedicated volunteers from the West End of the Poconos who save highly adoptable
dogs from high kill and overcrowded shelters and finds them loving homes.
Shelter killing is the number one cause of dog deaths and Safe Haven has saved
more than 700 lives so far. Safe Haven Rescue needs
volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, transporting dogs to
vets and groomers and fostering
homeless dogs until they find their forever homes. Help save homeless
dogs. For more information about Safe Haven, and to
find a list of dogs available for adoption and adoption applications, please visit www.SafeHavenPa.org . Contact Safe Haven at SafeHaven@epix.net. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook.

Christ Lutheran 240thAnniversary of Congregation

Christ Lutheran Church of Mt. Bethel is celebrating its 240 year anniversary of its congregation! They will hold a Homecoming reunion Party, Spaghetti dinner Saturday September 27th 4-8 pm. Cost is $10 Per person for full Spaghetti dinner and dessert..

BAHS Class of 1999 Reunion

The BAHS Class of 1999 will hold a reunion Saturday September 27 from 6-9pm at Tolino's Vineyards. The cost is $30.00 per person and inlcudes dinner, wine, beer and soda.Make checks payable to the BAHS Class of 1999 and mail to Brooke Loane (Albert) at 257 Washington Blvd., Bangor, PA 18013 by September 13.

﻿September 28

Bangor Cheerleader Basket Bingo

Basket Bingo sponsored by the Bangor Football Cheerleaders Parents Club will be held Sunday September 28 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bangor. Doors open at Noon and Bingo begins at 1:00pm. Tickets cost $20.00 in advance or $25.00 at the door.

MDA second AnnualFun walk/bike ride

The MDA second annual community day: fun walk/bike ride in Wind Gap will be held on Sept 28. All are invited to come out and enjoy a day of walking/Riding bike, Food and fun. A donation of $15 per adult and $10 for those 10-17 is being asked. Under 10 are free. There will be a $.50 kiddie fun walk at the park for those under 10 years of age and all kiddie fun walk participants will get a small prize at the completion of that small walk. You are being asked to come early and register. You can collect further donations on your own and present them on the day of the walk. Person with the most donations will win a prize. Bikers will take off at 11:15 and walkers at 11:30. Food will be available at noon. There will be kid games, a dj, raffles, food, refreshments, and vendors. This is all going to support MDA. You know... Jerry's kids! And adults. All donations will stay local. If you would like to donate your time we could use about 15 volunteers. So If you can not do the walk/bike you can still be of help and enjoy the gift of giving of yourself. In consideration for those in chairs, on scooters or not capable of walking long distances over varied terrain, the walk will be from the park down Lehigh Ave. to the monument and back to the park. Nice flat surface and you can turn around at any point if need be. The bike ride will be around 5 miles winding through the back roads in Plainfield and Wind Gap. There are hills and curves. Anyone and everyone is welcomed to come out and enjoy the event. There will be events that are only open to participants.

﻿September 30

Importance of Sober Fun & Humor in Recovery

September is National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Month. On a local level, Recovery Revolution Inc. is excited to be supporting Recovery Month by welcoming all community members to their “Lunch and Learn” Community Forums. Recovery Revolution’s 7th annual “Lunch and Learn” Forums will be on Three Tuesdays in the Month of September at the new Recovery Center Location called "A Clean Slate." Each forum will be held from 12pm-1pm and include a 15 minute “ Ask a Professional” section at the end of each session. Lunch will be served and there is NO COST to any participants. There will be free material and referrals for additional resources. Attend one or attend them all. The series will be held at "A Clean Slate," (100 S. 1st Street/Across the street from Recovery Revolution main building) the new resource for Recovery in the Slate Belt Area. This year we have three amazing facilitators with over 60 years of clinical experience combined. The topics are as follows:September 30, 2014: “Importance of Sober Fun & Humor in Recovery” Jennifer Lively, Med, MAC, CCS- Clinical Supervisor Please call if you are planning to attend 610-599-7700 so we may be able to get a head count for lunch.

﻿October 4

Portland Family Fun Day

Portland Family Fun Day will be held Saturday October 4 from 11-4 in downtown Portland.Come out and have some good old fun. There will be food, games, vendors, music and a bake sale. Bring your children to walk through the Fire Safety House and learn about fire prevention. Vendors are needed at a cost of $10 per space. Call Cindy Fish at 973-600-7120 to reserve a spot. Enter the Scarecrow contest for Family Fun Day. Entry fee is $5.00. Contact Stephanie Steele at 570-897-5212 or Bridget Kenna 570-897-5055.

Bangor High School Select Choir Car Show

The Bangor Area High School Select Choir will hold an antique and classic car show Saturday October 4 a the Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater at Bangor Area High School. The show runs from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Registration is open from 9-1. Judging starts at 1:30pm. Pre-registration costs $10.00. Registration the day of the show ost $11.00..

Seventh Annual Chili Fest

The seventh annual Slate Belt Chili Fest will be held Octopber 4 from 12-4pm at St. Peter's Evangelical Church on Church Road in Plainfield township. Music by Bill Clinton and the Keystone Troubadours. Bring your lawn chairs. Pie Eating Contest at 2:00 pm. Chili Judging at 3:00 pm. Tricky Tray Announcements at 3:30 pm Food Available for Purchase - Crafters - Tricky Trays All Proceeds will benefit the SLATE BELT MINISTERIUM, which helps families in need. Interested in having a team? Want a crafter Space (12x12) for $10.00. Please call the Church office at 610-863-6859. If using a GPS - use 1422 Delabole Road, Pen Argyl, Pa 18072.

Arndt's Octoberfest and Volkswagon Car Show

Arndt’s
Lutheran Church will host an OKTOBERFEST and VOLKSWAGON CAR SHOW on Saturday,
October 4, 2014, in their outdoor field located at 1851 Arndt Road (Bushkill
Drive and Arndt Rd), from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm; the public is invited. Volkswagon car owners of any year, vintage or
new, are invited to register their vehicles to “show” at the event, and a panel
of judges will choose “winners” in various categories. The OCTOBERFEST includes German/Pennsylvania
Dutch style food in their outdoor pavilion as well as German music, apple
deserts and fun for the kids. A highlight of the day will be DACHSHUND races, and owners of dachshunds are encouraged to register their pets for a pet parade and the races; all dogs must be leashed and under control when attending the event. The OKTOBERFEST and VW CAR SHOW is a benefit fundraiser for a community senior program that meets at Arndt’s year round, Open Arms Senior Connection. VW car owners are encouraged to pre-register their vehicle to reserve their spot on the field and their number for the ballot. The registration fee is $10.00 to participate in the car show. All proceeds benefit the senior program. Open Arms is a community senior program open to older adults, of any age, from any community, who desire social contact, mental stimulation, fun, physical activity and an opportunity to connect with others. It is not a medical day care program, and is not appropriate for adults who require continuous supervision. The location is fully accessible, and a Director and Assistant Director are present at all times, as well as multiple volunteers. Beverages and snacks will be provided all day, and visitors are asked to bring their own brown bag lunch if staying over the lunch hour. The program meets from 10 am to 3 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, year round. No reservations are required; participants register on the first day they attend. For more information about VW registration or the dachshund races please contact Nancy Walters at nancywalters@rcn.com, or call the church at 610-253-3732 and leave a message for Nancy. For more information about Open Arms, call the church and leave a message for Karen. A rain date is planned for Sunday, October 5.

﻿October 5

Safe Haven Pet Adoption

Safe Haven Pet Rescue will hold dog adoption days from 11 a.m. To 3 p.m, on Sunday, October 5, at Tractor Supply, Route 940, Mt. Pocono, and Sunday, October 19 at Tractor Supply, Route 209, Brodheadsville. Safe Haven will have many young dogs available for you to meet and get to know. Safe Haven requires a pre-adoption application with references and a home visit prior to adoption. For more information about Safe Haven, and to find a list of dogs available for adoption and adoption applications, please visit www.SafeHavenPa.org . Contact Safe Haven at SafeHaven@epix.net. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook.

﻿October 9

Liberty Fire Co. Meat Wheel

Liberty Fire Co. #2 will hold its 2014 meat wheel Saturday October 11 from 2-7 pm at the fire co. There will be hourly raffles for guns, hunting accessories and other prizes. There also will be complimentary food and draft beverage.

﻿October 11

Halloween Parade Sign-up Deadline

Parade participants may register at Brays Newstand, Broadway in Bangor, Heard’s Meat Market 501 S. Main, or the Bangor Public Library. The sign-up deadline is Saturday October 11 at 3:00pm. Late sign-ups will be held at the Bee Hive Thursday, October 16 at 5:00pm.

﻿October 11,12

Annual Harvest Festival

The Annual Harvest Festival offers visitors of all ages two days of old-fashion fun. All funds raised will help support the mission of our nonprofit educational organization. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is located 3 miles south of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania off of Business Route 209. The festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 11th and 12th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Demonstrations are under tents. Admission is adults $10.00 & ages 3 - 12 $5.00. No pets and no smoking please. The Harvest Festival schedule is subject to change.

Cash Prizes for pumpkin carving contest at Octoberfest

Octoberfest this year will be held at Bangor Memorial Park on Saturday and Sunday, October 11th and 12th. We are looking for groups to participate in the themed, carved pumpkin display. Maybe you own a business and you have a group of employees that would like to get together to carve some pumpkins to enter in the display. You can pick whatever theme you would like. You can search for ideas on the internet. There have been some interesting themes in the past such as Harry Potter, classic cars, Toy Story, Elvis, etc. Do you play a sport? Maybe your group wants to carve pumpkins to show that sport? The only cost to enter is that you have to buy your own pumpkins. A group of themed pumpkins should have at least 6 or more in their display. There will be CASH prizes awarded for the top 3 best group of themed, carved pumpkins. Prizes range from $100 to $25.00. Our scarecrow making booth is in need of adult size small or youth sized clothing such as old pants and shirts. We are also in search of volunteers to help in all aspects of the event. Volunteers are needed to help with selling tickets, collecting tickets at booths, running booths, helping to set up and clean up the pumpkin displays and working in the food stand. For more information or to volunteer contact Sherry at 610-588-6894 or Debbie at bangorparkboard@gmail.com

﻿October 12

Camp Papillon Adoption Day

Don't shop, adopt! Camp Papillon will hold an Meet & Greet/Adoption Day from 11 am to 2:30 pm on Sunday, October 12 at Tractor Supply, Route 209, Brodheadsville. Come and meet the dogs, cats and critters that Camp Papillon has for adoption! Why not fill out an online application and get pre-approved in advance? Email adopt@camppapillon.org. Or, if you are not ready to adopt, why not foster? We provide vet care, food, crates and whatever you need. All you supply is the love! Email volunteer@camppapillon.org or visit our website www.camppapillon.org or phone (570)420-0450.

Spend A Free Day In NYC

Spend a free day in New York with 2 drop offs, 2pick Ups- 911 Memorial and Rockefeller Ctr, Sunday October 12.Leave Bangor at 191 branch of Merchants Bank at 8:00 AM and leave New York at 4:00 PM Price is $40.00. your payment reserves your seat on the bus. Memorial tickets can be purchased that day. Cal Karen at 610-588-9211 or Tracey at 610-588-9268. All proceeds go to American Cancer Society thru Relay For life.

Slate Belt Masonic Car Show

The Slate Belt Masonic Motorama car and truck show will be held at the Blue Valley Farm Show October 12 from 8:00am to 3:00pm..

﻿October 16

Halloween Parade Sign-ups

The Bangor Elks Halloween Parade will be held on Thursday, October 16 at 7:00pm. This year’s theme is The Land of Oz. Parade participants may register at Brays Newstand, Broadway in Bangor, Heard’s Meat Market 501 S. Main, or the Bangor Public Library. The sign-up deadline is Saturday October 11 at 3:00pm. Late sign-ups will be held at the Bee Hive Thursday, October 16 at 5:00pm. All participants will meet and line-up at the Bee Hive and Merchants Bank on Route 191. Group and Float entries will be notified a few days before the parade with their line-up information. Candy may be handed out to the children by walking along side your float or group. Please do not throw candy from your car or float. Prizes will be awarded after the parade at the Elks Lodge on Broadway. Hot dogs and drinks will also be served. For more information, please contact Keith Heard, Parade Marshall at 610-588-1195 or 610-588-3183.

﻿October 19

Safe Haven Pet Adoption

Safe Haven Pet Rescue will hold dog adoption days from 11 a.m. To 3 p.m, on Sunday, October 19 at Tractor Supply, Route 209, Brodheadsville. Safe Haven will have many young dogs available for you to meet and get to know. Safe Haven requires a pre-adoption application with references and a home visit prior to adoption. For more information about Safe Haven, and to find a list of dogs available for adoption and adoption applications, please visit www.SafeHavenPa.org . Contact Safe Haven at SafeHaven@epix.net. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook.

﻿October 21

Safe Haven Volunteers Meeting

Come to Cherry's Sunset Restaurant, Route 209, Kresgeville at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, October 21 for a bite to eat and meet the volunteers of Safe Haven Dog Rescue. Safe Haven Pet Rescue is a small group of dedicated volunteers from the West End of the Poconos who save highly adoptable dogs from high kill and overcrowded shelters and finds them loving homes. Shelter killing is the number one cause of dog deaths and Safe Haven has saved more than 700 lives so far. Safe Haven Rescue needs volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, transporting dogs to vets and groomers and fostering homeless dogs until they find their forever homes. Help save homeless dogs. For more information about Safe Haven, and to find Volunteer and Foster applications, please visit www.SafeHavenPa.org . Contact Safe Haven at SafeHaven@epix.net. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook.

﻿October 25

Fall Craft Show at Trinity

Crafter & Vendors Wanted for a Fall Craft Show ~ Saturday October 25, 2014 (9am-3pm) Trinity Lutheran Church 404 Broadway Bangor, PA Benefits the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Sponsored by: Merchants Bank Walkers Relay for Life Team Limited Space for more information and application contact Colleen at boscoalli86713@gmail.com

﻿October 26

Halloween in Bangor

Bangor’s Trick or Treating will be on Sunday, October 26th from 3pm to 5pm. The Halloween Parade is scheduled for Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. – The theme for this year’s parade is: The Land of Oz. (Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Wizard of Oz).

﻿November 1

New York City Bus Trip

.￼ A New York City Bus trip is planned from November 1. Bus Price: $38.00 Per Person Includes: Deluxe Motorcoach w/Transbridge Lines and Tip to Driver Bus & Show Price: $170.00 Per Person Includes: Orchestra Seats to “Beautiful” – The Carole King Musical– 2PM Show;Deluxe Motorcoach w/ Transbridge Lines and Tip to Driver Show tickets sell quickly, please reserve yours ASAP. Reservations & Cancellations: All prices are per person. Full payment is due at the time of booking. No refund unless the trip is sold out and your seat is resold. Itinerary: Depart at 9:00AM from Five Points Elementary School Parking Lot. Arrive in New York City at approximately 10:30AM. You may choose from 1 of 3 drop off spots: Little Italy/Chinatown; 47th St. between Broadway & 7th Ave. or Fifth Ave.(Central Park) You have the entire day ON YOUR OWN TO SHOP, EXPLORE OR GO SEE A SHOW ON Broadway! Your choices are endless. You will meet to depart NYC at 7:30PM on 47th St. between Broadway and 7th Ave. (in front of the Glass House Tavern). To Book: (Please call for availability) Lynn Altemose 412 Garibaldi Ave. Roseto,Pa. 18013. Call: 484-375-5161 or 610-588-6520. Or Donna Kelton 582 Five Pts Richmond Rd. Bangor, Pa. 18013. Call: 610-417-5550 or 610-588-7786.

Our Icy Past Living on a Moraine

﻿November 23

Holiday Bingo

Holiday Bingo with a $300 payout, sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of Washington Township Volunteer Fire Co..will be held Sunday November 23 at the fire co. Doors open at 11:am. Bingo begins at 12:30pm. In addition to the $300 jackpot there also will be a tricky tray, 50/50, and door prizes. Call for tickets: Shirley Thomas 484-661-7187, Ruth Hahn 610-588-7402, Donna Eberle 484-298-0912 or Sandy Wambold 610-588-9976 (cell) 610-462-5611.

Tomorrow's Leaders

by Dr. Gary Williams, DMDgarywilliamsdmd.com Well, it’s that time again! In most North American homes, the count-down is on for the beginning of a new school year. It always gets me thinking about the great sampling of people we see in our dental office. From newborns to 90-somethings. Last week someone asked me the question, “looking in the mouths of many 40 and 50 year-olds, what could have been different if health was addressed when they were, say…15 years old? The answer is a resounding, a lot! We realize that we do have the opportunity and know-how to change the health future for today’s school kids. In the year 2014 we have the advantage of all the research, learning, and yes, mistakes that have been made by humans, to learn from. And what does that information say? Step in early (school age), and maximize every variable for success. Dentistry knows how to achieve a successful long-term outcome. Once dentistry, parents and children comply; we can change the future of your family’s overall health, for the better. Call a Dental Professional today, and change your future.

Cash Prizes for pumpkin carving contest and volunteers needed

Octoberfest this year will be held at Bangor Memorial Park on Saturday and Sunday, October 11th and 12th. We are looking for groups to participate in the themed, carved pumpkin display. Maybe you own a business and you have a group of employees that would like to get together to carve some pumpkins to enter in the display. You can pick whatever theme you would like. You can search for ideas on the internet. There have been some interesting themes in the past such as Harry Potter, classic cars, Toy Story, Elvis, etc. Do you play a sport? Maybe your group wants to carve pumpkins to show that sport? The only cost to enter is that you have to buy your own pumpkins. A group of themed pumpkins should have at least 6 or more in their display. There will be CASH prizes awarded for the top 3 best group of themed, carved pumpkins. Prizes range from $100 to $25.00. Our scarecrow making booth is in need of adult size small or youth sized clothing such as old pants and shirts. We are also in search of volunteers to help in all aspects of the event. Volunteers are needed to help with selling tickets, collecting tickets at booths, running booths, helping to set up and clean up the pumpkin displays and working in the food stand. For more information or to volunteer contact Sherry at 610-588-6894 or Debbie at bangorparkboard@gmail.com

Slate Belt Senior CenterPlans Activities

The Slate Belt Senior Center located in the Blue Valley Farm Show has planned some special activities for the next month. They include: Morning Stretch "Come and get the blood flowing with them in this 15-minute daily warm-up, Monday thru Friday at 9:15am. Walking club Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30am. Zumba gold with Janis Tuesdays at 10:00am. Craft and Chat corner Tuesdays, 9:00am. Brush Away Senior Artists Wednesdays 9-1. The center is open 8-4 Monday thru Friday.Chair Zumba, Thursday, September 18, 25 at 1:30 P.M.Care Givers Support Group Tuesday, September 18, 1:30 P.M. Topic: Tips for Preventing Caregiver Burnout. Caregivers are encouraged to bring along those they are caring for as a professional caregiver will be providedCard Making with Wanda Monday, September 22, 9:30 A.M.. Create your own greeting cards

Vendor ApplicationsFor Bangor's Octoberfest

Vendor Applications available for Bangor Octoberfest. This year the event will be held on Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12. Interested parties can find the application on the Bangor Borough websiteat bangorborough.org or they can request one be emailed or mailed to them by contacting Debbie at bangorparkboard@gmail.com The Bangor Park Board is also in need of volunteers for Octoberfest. We need help in the concession stand, set up, clean up, selling tickets, taking tickets, running game booths, and picking pumpkins. Does your family like to volunteer or do you belong to a group (youth or adult) that is looking to give back to the community? If so, please contact Debbie at bangorparkboard@gmail.com

Columbia Fire CompanyGun-A-Day Raffle

This year once again the Columbia Fire Company in Roseto will be conducting thei Gun-A-Day raffle in the month of November. As with last year, each day will feature a different gun or a cash prize equivalent. Each day the winning ticket will be determined by the evening PA Daily Number drawn at 7pm. The Fire Company will contact the winner to confirm the ticket and discuss arrangements for prize collection. If you would like a ticket, please send an e-mail with your name, address, and phone number to webadmin@columbiafireco.org and someone will contact you or call the Firehouse at 610-588-0597.

AARP Trips and Picnic Planned

The Bangor AARP Chapter # 4135 has announced the following senior trips planned: 1) Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania September 12-14 2014 $429.00 2) December 10-18 2014 Slate Belt AARP # 4135 presents Classic Christmas Markets featuring markets in Strasbourg, Wurzburg,Nuremberg, Munich, and Innsbruck $2,799-$3,049 3) Looking ahead the chapter is presenting a Western Caribbean Cruise with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines on the Grandeur of the Seas 11 days/10 nights February 21-March 3, 2015 $928.00-$1,758.00 Anyone interested in any of these trips please call Deanna Keyser 610-588-4623 Membership in the local chapter is for persons 50 years of age ands older who hold membership in the national AARP. For tickets please call Dotty at 610-588-3306.